Witness LA

WitnessLA is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan source of criminal justice news in the public interest. We have a special focus on the ways that the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems affect the health and well-being of communities and their residents in Los Angeles and beyond.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:

Los Angeles, United States

Year the organization
started publishing:

2007

Languages:

English

Type of coverage:

Local

Area of coverage:

Los Angeles, CA

Type of content produced by theme:

Politics

Law and crime

Journalism genres:

Interviews and reporting

Information services

Opinion

Investigative journalism

Journalism coverage types and techniques:

Explanatory journalism

Tech platforms and other mediums used:

Website

Newsletter

Founders

Female:

Male:

Founders:

Celeste Fremon

Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:

Part-time employees:

Freelancers or consultants:

Volunteers:

Organization tax status:

Non-profit

All revenue sources reported by media leaders:

Grants

Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations

The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:

Grants

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

Witness La

Content

Management and team

Founders

Team

Business structure and revenue sources